George J. Hirschboeck (June 6, 1922 – June 2, 1993) was an American Maryknoll priest, missionary, and humanitarian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He lived in Kyoto, Japan for many years and has been called a "pioneer in the ecumenical movement in Kyoto". [1]
Hirschboeck was a graduate of St. Anne's School and St. John's Cathedral High School. [2] He was ordained a priest June 11, 1949. [3]
He directed a study center in Kyoto and taught English at Kyoto University. [1] [4] He was also instrumental in erecting the Church of the Holy Spirit—a building which incorporated both Easters and Western architecture and became a tourist attraction. [2]
George J. Hirschboeck (June 6, 1922 – June 2, 1993) was an American Maryknoll priest, missionary, and humanitarian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He lived in Kyoto, Japan for many years and has been called a "pioneer in the ecumenical movement in Kyoto". [1]
Hirschboeck was a graduate of St. Anne's School and St. John's Cathedral High School. [2] He was ordained a priest June 11, 1949. [3]
He directed a study center in Kyoto and taught English at Kyoto University. [1] [4] He was also instrumental in erecting the Church of the Holy Spirit—a building which incorporated both Easters and Western architecture and became a tourist attraction. [2]